Major Power Outage Hits Toronto’s East End, East York, and Southwest Scarborough
On Saturday night, a significant power outage affected over 5,000 residences in Toronto’s east end. Key areas impacted include East York and southwest Scarborough.
Details of the Power Outage
The blackout began shortly before 8 p.m. Residents from various neighborhoods reported the loss of power. Areas such as The Beach, Upper Beach, Leslieville, Taylor-Massey, Woodbine Gardens, Oakridge, Birchmount Park, and Scarborough Junction were among those affected.
Extent of the Outage
The outage’s boundaries stretch from Greenwood Avenue in the west to Brimley Road in the east. It spans south along Queen Street East and Danforth Road, with the northern limit near Danforth and St. Clair avenues.
Response from Authorities
Toronto Hydro issued an alert concerning the outage. They encourage residents to check their outage map for real-time updates and estimated restoration times. The situation is still developing, and more information is expected to be released.
Impact on Residents
- Affected neighborhoods include:
- The Beach
- Upper Beach
- Leslieville
- Taylor-Massey
- Woodbine Gardens
- Oakridge
- Birchmount Park
- Scarborough Junction
- Over 5,000 homes are currently experiencing power loss.
Stay tuned for further updates as officials work to restore power to affected areas.
